The Time to Care Act of 2022 (“TTCA”), Maryland Senate Bill 275, enacted in April of last year, establishes a state-administered Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program funded by employers and employees, with contributions beginning October 1, 2023. Starting in 2025, covered employees can receive up to 12 weeks of leave insurance benefits to deal with a serious personal health need, bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill relative or address needs correlating with military deployment. The TTCA officially goes into effect June 1, 2023, and we expect to see further guidance and regulations then. Here are eight things Maryland employers should know about paid leave under the TTCA.
Covered employees eligible for paid leave under the TTCA include part-time and full-time employees who have worked at least 680 hours over the 12 months immediately before the leave starts. Self-employed individuals may opt into the FAMLI program as well. Sole owners of a limited liability company, sole proprietorship or C or S corporation in which the owner is the only employee are treated as self-employed individuals. Covered employees must apply to take covered leave and meet other administrative requirements to receive benefits.
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